Colorado's Safe2Tell sees record 31,000 reports in 2024-2025

Colorado’s Safe2Tell programme has released its annual report for 2024-2025. The initiative saw a record-breaking 31,000 submissions, marking an 11% rise from the previous year. Most reports came from bystanders, with self-reports making up just 10%. Suicide threats topped the list of concerns, accounting for 10.3% of all reports. Bullying followed closely as the second most reported issue at 8.6%. It was also the most common problem raised in self-reports.

School safety concerns involving staff made up 8.3% of submissions. Welfare issues were reported at 4.9%, while drug-related problems accounted for 5.2% of the total. The programme’s data highlights a significant increase in engagement. Over 90% of reports were submitted by bystanders, showing a strong community response to potential risks.

The 2024-2025 report confirms Safe2Tell’s growing role in addressing youth safety. With a record number of submissions, the programme continues to provide a vital channel for reporting concerns. The data will help guide future efforts to support students across Colorado.